Saab 9-3 turbo owners?

currently looking at an 03’ Saab 9-3 SE vert turbo…just curious if any of you guys have any experience with them.

anything i should look for specifically? anything in the way of past issues, etc.

any input anyone has is appreciated.

engine sludging
blown head gasket
busted interior knobs and controls
worn driver side inner cv. it will shake like a mother when you accelerate. you cant miss it

i will add more things to look for as i think of it

you forgot “fun to work on” it’s like they made as many bolts as possible impossible to get to.

Auto tranny’s have major issues
I had 3 in 2 months

i heard about the auto tranny issues…luckily this has 5 spd.

also heard about how much “fun” they are to work on

but havent heard anything like Zero mentioned

thanks for the info so far!