These lists show the Class MA vehicles (passenger cars) by make and model that manufacturers have advised as meeting (or not meeting) New Zealand's frontal impact requirements. For completeness we have included some lists that were produced at the time frontal-impact legislation was being implemented in various countries, and some of these lists have not been updated since then.
Please note that the information on these lists is supplied by vehicle manufacturers, and is not exhaustive. The NZ Transport Agency has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the accuracy of this information. Contact an entry certifier if you are in doubt about any of the information in these lists.
The table below lists the frontal impact compliance status of some Class MA Saab vehicles.
You must read our section on importing a vehicle in conjunction with this information.
| Model | VIN begins with? | Comply with a NZ approved frontal impact standard? | Which ones? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| 900 | YS3A | Some | From production year 1985 onward (see chart below)* | |
| YS3D | Yes | All | ||
| 9000 | YS3C | Some | From production year 1985 onward (see chart below)* | |
| 9-3 | YS3D | Yes | All | |
| YS3F | Yes | All | ||
| 9-5 | YS3E | Yes | All | |
*Note: The production year can be determined from the 10th character of the VIN, as follows:
|
10th character of VIN
|
Model year
|
|---|---|
|
F
|
1985
|
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G
|
1986
|
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H
|
1987
|
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J
|
1988
|
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K
|
1989
|
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L
|
1990
|
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M
|
1991
|
|
N
|
1992
|
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P
|
1993
|
|
R
|
1994
|
|
S
|
1995
|
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T
|
1996
|
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V
|
1997
|
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W
|
1998
|
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X
|
1999
|
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Y
|
2000
|
|
1
|
2001
|
|
2
|
2002
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Last updated: 18 October 2002
