The vehicle identification numbering comprises of a series of letters and numbers presenting, in code such information as Marque, Model Range, Class, Engine and Emission Type etc. The code for the Jaguar 04 litre range is as follows:

1997 - 1999 Model Chart

PREFIX 1 to 4 = World Manufacturer Identifier
SAJ(J) = Jaguar
PREFIX 5 = Model Range
G = X100
PREFIX 6 = Class
N = Canada
S = Mexico
X = USA
PREFIX 7 = Body Variant
E = 2 Door Coupe
F = 2 Door Convertible
PREFIX 8 = Engine Variant
D = 4.0 Litre
PREFIX 9 = Transmission and Steering
3 = Auto RHS
4 = Auto LHS
PREFIX 10 = Model Year or Change
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
PREFIX 11 = Emission Control System
E = 95 Ron-Emission A
G = 95 Ron-Emission L
K = 95 Ron-Emission C
W = 95 Ron-Emission A
PREFIX 12 to 17 = Serial Number
1997	from (v) 001075 - 018107
1998	from (v) 018108 - 024686
1998.75	from (v) 024687 - 031302
1999	from (v) 031303 - 042775