Jaguar VIN Decoder

A Jaguar VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engines, transmissions, and specifications. In addition, you can also check the title records and accidents by clicking Check History.

To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle use this free online VIN Decoder Tool.

Check Jaguar Build Sheet

Use the following Jaguar VIN Decoder to look up the factory build sheet and all the options installed on your Jaguar.

1. Create a free account at https://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com
2. Enter the Jaguar VIN. You can also enter the last 8 characters of your VIN.
3. You will get a summary page.
4. Click on Show vehicle features.

How To Decode Jaguar VIN

Position 1

The first position of the Jaguar VIN is held by a character that identifies the country where the vehicle was assembled.

S: Great Britain

Position 2

The second position of the Jaguar VIN identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle.

Position 3

Position three of the VIN identifies the brand division. The character that holds this position identifies the exact division of the manufacturer, even if they have multiple divisions.

These first three characters are called the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Some of the examples for your Jaguar may be as follows:

Mark	WMI	Manufacturer	Owner of the Brand	Code of the Country	Country
JAGUAR	SAD	JAGUAR (GB)	TATA	SA	United Kingdom
JAGUAR	SAJ	JAGUAR (GB)	TATA	SA	United Kingdom

Position 4

For Jaguar models made before and inclusive of the year 1999, position four is held by the model code of the vehicle. This is as shown below:

• A: XJ6 (Series 3)
• C: Daimler Sovereign (XJ40)
• F: XJ6 (XJ40) (1992 …)
• G: XK8 / XKR
• J: Daimler Executive
• H: XJ6 (1993 …) / XJ8 / Daimler Sovereign (XJ40) (… 1992)
• K: XJ LWB / Vanden Plas (X300)
• M: XJ12 / Daimler Majestic
• N: XJS / XJSC
• P: XJR / XJ Sport
• S: XJR-S / JagSport
• T: XJS Rouge / Classic

For Jaguar models made after the year 2000, position four identifies the gearbox type, the security code, and compliance with the country. This is as indicated below:

European market: Gearbox type

• A: automatic gearbox
• B: manual

North American market: Security Code and compliance with the country

• B: Canada
• D: 4 airbags for the US market
• E: US
• F: 4 airbags for the market in Canada
• G: Canada
• J: US
• P: 4 airbags market Mexico
• R: Mexico
• T: Mexico
• W: front and side airbags, inflatable side curtains; the US, compliance FMVSS208
• the X: front and side airbags, inflatable side curtains; Canada, compliance FMVSS208
• the Y: Mexico’s compliance with the requirements of FMVSS208

Position 5

For Jaguar models made before and inclusive of 1999, position five of the VIN identifies the security systems incorporated in the vehicle. This is as shown below:

• A: passive seat belts (1987 … 1989)
• N: Dual front airbags for driver and passenger (Canada)
• T: the driver’s airbag and passive safety belts
• S: Dual front airbags for driver and passenger ( Mexico)
• V: active seat belts for the North American market (1983 … 1987)
• W: driver’s front airbag (1990 … 1995)
• X: two front air driver and passenger airbags for the North American market
• Y: passive by the Security belts for the North American market (1983 … 1987)

For Jaguar models made after the year 2000, position five identifies the security code of the vehicle for the European market. For the North American market, position five identifies the gearbox type. This is as shown below:

• A: automatic gearbox
• B: manual

Position 6

For Jaguar models made before and including 1999, position six of the VIN identifies the vehicle’s body type. This is as shown below:

Jaguar

• 1: sedan, four doors
• 2: Convertible 2 + 2, 2 door
• 3: convertible, two doors
• 4: coupe two doors
• 5: coupe 2 + 2, 2 doors
• 6: sedan long wheelbase

Daimler

• E: coupe, 2 doors
• F: convertible, 2 doors
• L: sedan usual wheelbase
• M: sedan long wheelbase
• N: limousine

For Jaguar models made after the year 2000, positions six and seven identify the model and body type of the vehicle. This is as shown below:

• 01: S-Type, 4-door sedan
• 03: S-Type Sport, 4-door sedan
• 12: XJ Sport, 4-door sedan
• 14: XJ8, 4 door sedan
• 15: XJR, 4 door sedan
• 1C: XJ 4 door sedan (X351)
• 20: XJ8L, four-door sedan, a long wheelbase
• 23: XJ8L, four-door sedan, a long wheelbase
• 24: Vanden Plas, 4 door sedan
• 25: Vanden Plas SC, 4-door sedan (with compressor supercharged/supercharged)
• 25: XJ Super V8, four-door sedan
• 2A: F-Pace, diesel
• 2B: F-Pace, gasoline
• 41: XK / XKR two-door coupe
• 42: XK / XKR 2 doors convertible
• 43: XK / XKR coupe
• 44: XK / XKR Convertible
• 51: X-Type, 4-door sedan
• 52: X-Type Wagon, five doors wagon
• 53: X-Type Sport, 4-door sedan
• 54: X-Type Sport Wagon SE, 5-door wagon
• 71: XJ, 4-Door Sedan
• 73: XJR, 4-Door Sedan
• 74: Vanden Plas, 4 Door Sedan
• 79: XJ8L, four-door sedan, a long wheelbase
• 82: Vanden Plas, a four-door sedan a long wheelbase
• 82: Super the V8, 4-door sedan, a longer wheelbase, five seats
• 86: Super V8 Portfolio, 4-door sedan, the long-wheelbase, four places

Position 7

For Jaguar models made before and including 1999, position seven of the VIN identifies the vehicle’s engine type in the European and North American markets. This can be as shown below:

European market:

• Bed and: 3.6-liter gasoline R6
• C: 3.6-liter gasoline R6
• D: 3.6, 4.0-liter gasoline R6
• E: 3.0, 3.6-liter gasoline R6
• F: 2.9, 4.0-liter gasoline R6
• G: 2.9, 3.2-liter gasoline R6
• H: 2.9, 3.6-liter gasoline R6
• J: 2.9-liter gasoline R6
• S: 6.0 liters gasoline V12

North American market:

• 0: 5.3 liter gasoline V12
• 1: 4.0 liters of gasoline with a compressor-supercharged R6
• 2: 4.0 liter gasoline R6 “CA.”
• 3: 6.0 liter gasoline V12
• 5: 3.6 liter gasoline R6
• 6: 3.6 liter gasoline with increased compression R6
• 7: 4.0 liter gasoline R6
• 8: 5.3 liter gasoline V12
• 9: 4.0 liter gasoline R6 “Mexico”

Position 8

For Jaguar models made before and inclusive of the year 1999, position eight of the VIN identifies the transmission and steering of the vehicle. This is as shown below:

• 3: automatic gearbox, the right wheel
• 4: automatic gearbox, the left wheel
• 7: manual, right wheel
• 8: manual, left wheel

For Jaguar models made after the year 2000, position eight of the VIN identifies the engine of the vehicle and or a special version for the market. These are shown below:

• A: the S-2.5 of the type, Mexico
• A: X-type, S- type 3.0 ULEV US / Canada
• B: S-type, XKR, XJR / Vanden Plas SC, XJ Super, 4.2L V8 ULEV, USA / Canada
• B: S-type 3.0L, Mexico
• B: XJ 5.0L, USA (X351)
• C: S-type V6, X-type 3.0L V6, USA / Canada
• C: XJ8, XJ8L, Vanden Plas, XK8, XKR, XJR, SV8, S-type R 4.2L V8 Supercharged, USA / Canada
• C: XJ / Sovereign 4.0L, USA (X300)
• D: S-type V8, X-type 2.5L V6, USA / Canada
• D: X-type 2.5L, Canada
• E: X-type 3.0, Mexico
• E: X-type 4.0, Europe
• F: X-type 2.5 V6, Mexico
• G: V8, Mexico
• H: S-type, 3.0, Mexico
• K: XJ, XK, S-type 4.2L V8 Supercharge, Mexico
• K: F-Pace, gasoline, or other international markets
• L: XJR, XKR, S- type R 4.2L V8 Supercharge, Mexico
• L: XJ, XK, S- type 3.0 L V6, Mexico
• M: S-type, 3.0 V6, Mexico
• N: S-Type 3.0L V6, USA / Canada
• N: F-Pace Turbo diesel, other international markets
• P: XJ, XK, S- Type 4.2L V8, Mexico
• P: S-Type 4.0L, USA / Canada
• R: XJR, XKR, S-type 4.2 V8, Mexico
• S: S-type R 4.0L, Mexico
• T: S-Type 3.0L V6, USA / Canada
• U: S-Type 4.2L V8, USA / Canada
• V: S-Type R 4.2L V8 Supercharged, the US / Canada
• V: F-Pace, the US / Canada

Position 9

Position nine of the Jaguar VIN represents the checksum value. This value is used to check the validity of the VIN that is being checked.

Position 10: Model Year

Position ten of the Jaguar VIN identifies the production year of your model.

Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation
1971	1	1991	M	2011	B
1972	2	1992	N	2012	C
1973	3	1993	P	2013	D
1974	4	1994	R	2014	E
1975	5	1995	S	2015	F
1976	6	1996	T	2016

Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Jaguar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the first three characters of a Jaguar VIN mean?

Jaguar VINs start with SAJ, the world manufacturer code for Jaguar in the UK.

Which digit shows the model year on a Jaguar?

Position 10 shows the model year on North American VINs. Cars for other markets may not use it the same way.

Can the VIN tell me my Jaguar options?

Only partly. Full equipment and option details come from Jaguar factory data, which a dealer can pull from the VIN.

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