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1G8ZH5285TZ219501-1996-saturn-sl1-0
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1996 SATURN SL1VIN: 1G8ZH5285TZ219501

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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 1G8ZH5285TZ219501
Latest reported mileage: 297 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2022-11-19
2 years ago
113,662 mi
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Titled or registered as lease vehicle
2022-01-02
2 years ago
13,474 mi
New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2019-05-12
5 years ago
48,962 mi
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED

VIN Factory Options

Found 173 factory options in 41 categories

Factory Options

ENGINE
  • 1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI 8-VALVE L4 ALUMINUM ENGINE
  • 4 Cylinder Engine

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
Brakes
  • Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI 8-VALVE L4 ALUMINUM ENGINE
  • 4 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Mirrors
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
Safety Features
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Daytime Running Lights
Seat Trim
  • Cloth Seats
Seats
  • Bucket Seats
  • Pass-Through Rear Seat
  • Rear Bench Seat
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
  • Temporary Spare Tire
Transmission
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Wheels
  • Steel Wheels
  • Wheel Covers
Window
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI 8-valve L4 aluminum engine
  • 12.8 gallon fuel tank
  • 14" steel wheels
  • 4.06 final drive ratio
  • 525 CCA battery
  • 96 amp alternator
  • Brake system w/dual master cylinder & warning light
  • Distributorless electronic ignition
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Front wheel drive
  • Full wheel covers
  • Independent MacPherson strut lateral link front suspension
  • Independent tri-link strut/spring module rear suspension
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes
  • Scissors jack
  • See-through fluid containers
  • Stainless steel exhaust
  • Steel spaceframe structure
  • Steel timing chain
  • T115/70R14 88M compact spare tire
EXTERIOR
  • 5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/black fascias
  • Dual black manual mirrors
  • Galvanized corrosion protection w/steel hood/roof/deck-lid
  • Halogen headlamps
  • High gloss durable clearcoat paint
  • Intermittent windshield wipers w/3-variable speed settings
  • Laminated windshield glass w/urethane bonding
  • Low glare finish on inside windshield moldings/wiper arms/blades
  • Polymer dent/corrosion-resistant exterior body-side panels
  • Side marker lamps & reflectors
  • Tinted glass
INTERIOR
  • 3-way dome light
  • 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks
  • Adjustable steering column
  • Break-away inside manual day/night rearview mirror
  • Cargo area light
  • Cloth door trim panels
  • Coat hooks
  • Cut-pile passenger compartment carpet
  • Electric rear window defogger w/auto reset timer & manual cutoff switch
  • Front door storage pockets
  • Full length front storage console w/movable ashtray & two cupholders
  • Fully trimmed cargo area
  • Glove compartment
  • Heat/ventilation system w/4-speed fan, rear seat footwell vents, windshield defroster w/illuminated controls
  • Indicator lamps-inc: high beam, turn signal
  • Instrument panel gauges-inc: 110 MPH speedometer w/trip odometer, 7000 RPM
  • Passenger assist grips
  • Passenger visor vanity mirror
  • Remote hood/trunk lid/fuel-filler door release w/fuel cap holder
  • Security door locks w/door retention components
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlamps-on/key-in-ignition, passive restraint, lap belt
  • Warning lamps-inc: air bag (SIR), brake, charging system, lap belt, low coolant/hot engine, oil pressure, passive restraints, service engine/ transmission
SAFETY
  • 5-MPH bumpers
  • Brake transmission shift interlock
  • Center high-mounted stop lamp
  • Child-security rear door locks
  • Daytime running lamps
  • Driver/passenger air bag (SIR)
  • Energy absorbing crumple zones
  • Energy absorbing instrument panel/passenger side brow/steering column/knee bolster
  • Front manual safety belt system w/manual lap belt-inc: visual/audible warning system & dual mode lap belt retractor
  • Interlocking door latches
  • Passenger-guard inside door lock handles
  • Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts, center lap belt
  • Rear seat anti-submarining ramp
  • Security door lock w/retention components
  • Side-guard door beams
  • Starter safety switch

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 9.9 x 0.7 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 9.6 x 0.4 in
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width - 7.9 x 1.2 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 12.8 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.0
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 18.3
  • Steering Type - Power Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 39.3 ft
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 39.9 ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 28 mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 28 mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 1.0 in
  • Suspension Type - Front - MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Stabilizer Bar
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Independent
Tires
  • Front Tire Size - P175/70R14
  • Rear Tire Size - P175/70R14
  • Spare Tire Size - T115/70R14
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 150 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 1000 lbs
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 2377.2 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Material - Steel
  • Front Wheel Size - 14 x 5 in
  • Rear Wheel Material - Steel
  • Rear Wheel Size - 14 x 5 in
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel
  • Spare Wheel Size - 14 x 4 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 12.1 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 54.5 in
  • Length, Overall - 176.8 in
  • Liftover Height - 26.2 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 5.7 in
  • Track Width, Front - 56.8 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 56.0 in
  • Wheelbase - 102.4 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 66.7 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 39.3 in
  • Front Hip Room - 50.7 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.5 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 54.3 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 5
  • Passenger Volume - 91.1 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 38.0 in
  • Second Hip Room - 51.6 in
  • Second Leg Room - 32.8 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 53.5 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 7.08 qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 525
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 96
Engine
  • Displacement - 1.9L/116
  • Engine Type - Gas L4
  • Fuel System - SPFI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 100 @ 5000
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 114 @ 2400
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 27 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 36 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 4.060
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.526
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.595
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 1.905
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.266
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.811
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD,
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 4 Door Sedan
  • Vehicle Name - Saturn SL

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - United States Saturn Passenger Car
  • EPA Classification - Compact

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Odometer
9701 mi
Location
Fresno, CA, 93650
Has Keys:Hidden text
Year1996
TitleHidden text
ODO 7583 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$6006
SellerHidden text
LocationFresno, CA, 93650
Date
ended 5 years ago
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #897422
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Tech Specs
ColorGold
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine1.9L I4 FI SOHC F
Cylinders4 Cyl
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

VIN Decoder — 27 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

1800.0
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

109.84273937051
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

1.8
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

In-Line
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Toyota
Engine Model

Engine model is a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of engine.

LV6
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

4
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type defines the mechanism through which fuel is delivered to the engine.

Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

Name Plate: Chevrolet, 8 coded twice in 8th position. L24: 1.9L, L4, MFI, Saturn, Name Plate: Saturn
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Windows

This field defines the number of windows on a vehicle.

4
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

SATURN
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

SL1
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1996
Note

Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.

Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69)
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

SPRING HILL
Plant Company Name

This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

Spring Hill Manufacturing
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

TENNESSEE
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Saturn
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

SL
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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