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Holden HSV Sv91 VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden HSV Sv91, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The HSV SV91 is understood to be an early HSV limited edition from around 1991, built on the VN/VP-era Commodore and powered by a 5.0-litre V8, and it is regarded as a collectible early HSV. Exact production figures and specification details vary by source, so treat the particulars here as a starting point and verify against documentation for the individual car.
Where to find your Holden VIN
On most Holdens the 17-character VIN can be found in several places — check whichever is easiest to read:
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, visible from outside the car.
- Stamped into the floor of the driver's or front-passenger footwell, under the carpet or trim flap.
- On the compliance / identification plate in the driver's door opening or in the engine bay.
- On your registration papers and registration certificate.
A Holden VIN is 17 characters and never uses the letters I, O or Q. The 10th character is the model-year code; because the model year can run ahead of the build date, cross-check it against the build month and year on the compliance plate.
The compliance plate also lists paint, trim, engine and transmission codes. Those codes are what pin down an exact panel colour or interior match, so it helps to send them with your enquiry. Holdens built before 1988 may not carry a 17-character VIN at all — on those cars use the body / compliance plate and the chassis and engine numbers instead.
On this model
Identification generally follows the base VN/VP Commodore of the period, where the vehicle build plate and stamped details are typically found in the engine bay (radiator support panel area of that era) along with the compliance information. On top of the standard Commodore identification, an HSV SV91 should carry its own HSV build plate and build number that ties the car to the limited-edition run. Because these numbers are central to authenticity, cross-check the HSV plate and build number against any available records rather than relying on the base Commodore details alone. If any identification appears altered or missing, seek expert verification before treating the car as a genuine SV91.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden HSV Sv91?
Check the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, the floor of the driver's or passenger footwell, the compliance plate in the door opening or engine bay, and your registration papers. The exact spot can vary by year and body style.
How long is a Holden VIN and what does it tell you?
A modern Holden VIN is 17 characters and never uses I, O or Q. It identifies the vehicle, and the 10th character is the model-year code — cross-check it against the build date on the compliance plate.
My older Holden does not seem to have a 17-character VIN. Why?
Holdens built before 1988 generally pre-date the 17-character VIN. Use the body / compliance plate and the chassis and engine numbers to identify the car instead.
Can I ask for parts once I have my VIN?
Yes. Send the VIN plus any paint, trim, engine and transmission codes from the compliance plate and we will check availability for your exact vehicle.
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