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The last real Saabs (900s) were made in 1993, and they were all convertibles. The last year for the sedans and hatchbacks was 1992. Everything after that was an Opel with (if a 4 cylinder) a Saab engine. Note that the 9000 was not a real Saab either---it was a joint project with the Italians (Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo) all of whom, along with Saab, had major design input, and built their own version of the car, with their own engine. Saab's main contribution to the common design elements was in the interior, occupant safety, rust prevention, and heating and AC systems.
The real 900s are directly comparable to the 240 series, in terms of reliability and durability, with the important exception of the transmission. These require an unusual lubricant (75W gear oil, GL5, I think) but motor oil was often used, which leads to premature failure of the pinion bearings (about a $2000 job 10 years ago, and not DIY for all but the most experienced) Other than that, they are great cars, one of the few FWDs I like to drive.
The later GM cars are inferior. Once they get a few years old, they are full of problems and nobody wants them. I see them fairly often at the local wholesale used car auction, and they go for next to nothing, even if they are clean and have low mileage. Everyone is afraid of them, that they will have major hidden problems.
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