SAIC (MG) Models

About SAIC (MG)

Today MG is SAIC's principal export brand, with a range built around compact and subcompact crossovers and sedans: the MG ZS, MG HS, MG RX5 and MG5. Several of these share architecture and components with SAIC's domestic Roewe models, and battery-electric derivatives such as the ZS EV sit alongside the petrol versions in many markets.

The Roewe relationship is the practical point for parts buyers. Where an MG model has a Roewe equivalent, chassis, brake and suspension components are often shared, which widens the pool of available parts — but the correspondence has to be verified by part number, not assumed from the resemblance. The second point is powertrain spread: MG models are sold with naturally aspirated, turbocharged, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains depending on market, and the badge on the tailgate does not tell you which. For anything in the engine bay, work from the engine code and the VIN.

SAIC (MG) models in this catalogue

Parts are organised by model, and each model page lists what is available for that vehicle together with the notes that matter when specifying it. The SAIC (MG) model lines currently covered are MG 5, MG HS, MG RX5 and MG ZS.

The catalogue is organised by brand and model rather than by model year, because a model year on its own does not determine fitment — engine variant, trim, market and mid-life revisions all do. Use the model pages to see what is listed, then confirm the exact variant with a VIN when you send an enquiry.

Part categories available for SAIC (MG)

Across the SAIC (MG) range we list Body Parts, Brake System, Clutch & Transmission, Cooling System, Electrical, Engine Parts, Filters and Suspension. In part-type terms that covers air filter, alternator, brake discs, brake pads, clutch kit, control arm, front bumper, fuel pump, headlight, oil filter, radiator, shock absorber, side mirror, spark plug and starter motor.

If a component you need is not shown, it is worth asking anyway: catalogue coverage and what can be sourced are not the same thing, and cross-references from a shared platform frequently open up options that a brand-filtered listing does not show.

Identifying the right SAIC (MG) part

An OEM number is the vehicle manufacturer's own part number for a component. It is normally printed, stamped or moulded onto the original part, or onto a label attached to it. Aftermarket manufacturers publish cross-references linking their own catalogue numbers to those OEM numbers, and that cross-reference is what makes an order verifiable rather than an educated guess.

Cross-referencing matters because a single model line rarely uses a single part. Over a production run a manufacturer will change suppliers, revise a design mid-life, fit larger brakes to a heavier or higher-output variant, and build market-specific versions with different lighting, sensors and emissions equipment. Two vehicles that look identical in a showroom photograph can therefore take different parts. The model name narrows the search; the OEM number closes it.

What to send with a SAIC (MG) enquiry

The VIN is the 17-character vehicle identification number stamped on the chassis and shown on the registration document, usually visible through the base of the windscreen and on a plate in the door aperture. It encodes the manufacturer, the model, the body and engine variant and the production sequence, which is why it resolves fitment questions that a model name cannot. Sending the following with your enquiry lets us quote against a specific part rather than a description:

  • The VIN — 17 characters, exactly as it appears on the vehicle.
  • The model year and, where you know it, the engine code or at minimum the displacement and whether it is turbocharged.
  • The transmission type: manual, dual-clutch, CVT or torque-converter automatic.
  • Whether the vehicle is left- or right-hand drive, which affects lighting, mirrors and some chassis parts.
  • The number stamped, printed or moulded on the part you are replacing, if the old part is available.
  • A clear photograph of the old part, including any label and any electrical connector.
  • The quantity you need, so the enquiry can be quoted realistically.

[CLIENT TO CONFIRM: quotation turnaround time, shipping methods, lead times and minimum order terms — none are stated on this page because none have been verified.]

Frequently asked questions about SAIC (MG) parts

Which SAIC (MG) models do you list parts for?

The catalogue currently covers MG 5, MG HS, MG RX5 and MG ZS. Each model has its own page listing the parts available for it. If your vehicle is not shown, send the VIN and we will check whether the component you need cross-references from a related model.

Do you supply original or aftermarket SAIC (MG) parts?

Tell us which you need when you enquire and we will confirm what is available for your specific vehicle. Original-equipment and aftermarket parts differ in price, availability and lead time, and the right choice depends on whether the vehicle is under warranty, what the part is, and how quickly you need it.

Are MG and Roewe parts the same?

For several MG models there is a Roewe equivalent sharing architecture and a number of chassis, brake and suspension components. That is useful when you are chasing availability, but the overlap is partial. Confirm every intended cross-reference against the actual part number before ordering.

Is MG a British or a Chinese brand?

Both, historically. MG began as Morris Garages in Britain in 1924. The marque was bought by Nanjing Automobile in 2005 and came under SAIC Motor when the two companies merged in 2007. Current MG vehicles are SAIC products, so parts are sourced against SAIC part numbers, not against classic MG catalogues.

What information do you need to quote a SAIC (MG) part?

At minimum the VIN and the part you need. Ideally also the model year, the engine code, the transmission type, whether the vehicle is left- or right-hand drive, and a photograph of the old part showing any number printed on it. That combination is usually enough to identify an exact part rather than a probable one.

How do I read the number on my old part?

Look for a moulded, stamped or printed alphanumeric string on the body of the component or on a label attached to it. Ignore date codes and casting marks, which are usually shorter and often include a recognisable date. Photograph the whole component as well as the number — context helps identify which of several similar numbers is the part number.

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