[Nickshu]

I owned 6 Saabs spanning from 1986 to 2007 model years. 900/9000/9-3s.

If you can get a classic 900 SPG (special performance group) I would go for it. The most fun one I owned of all of them for sure. 2 doors w/ hatchback. If I ever bought a Saab again this would be what I would look for.

My 9000's were great haulers and plenty quick. 4 doors with hatchback is convenient if the 3 door doesn't work for you.

I never had a 9-5 but much of the running gear is shared.

9-5 retained the "true" Saab engine until the end (except the unicorn 2010 Buick based 9-5). 9-3 went to a GM Ecotech engine in around 2003.

Stay away from the V6's, pretty much across the board, especially the early 900's with the V6.

Viggen's suffer from HORRIBLE torque steer. There used to be a "Viggen rescue kit" brace system sold aftermarket for it, not sure if it's available anymore.

There are VERY active Saab boards on the internet. SaabCentral is the best one IMO. Saabnet used to be good but it's a very old interface and has fizzled out over the past few years.