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IMO Saab is not a great choice for a car to keep really long-term, which is what you want for a daily beater. What you need is top rung Japanese tech: Honda/Toyota.
I have an RDX that we bought new in 2015 as my beater. It sleeps outside, sees all 4 seasons, but I maintain it impeccably. It has 125K on the clock and looks/drives like it's brand new. I did just buy OEM brakes and shocks (for when I need to change them), and had the timing service done, but that's it. Maintenance costs are a joke.
With my annual mileage being around 13K, the car will outlast my use for it, and will have made me money every single mile.
IMHO, get rid of the Saab and get yourself a Honda/Toyota beater.
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