Unfortunately, here lies the fallacy of 'reputation'. Toyota had good rep? until their 'brake gate'
Within the Saab community, we have a saying that 100K miles is just breaking in. My own 9-5 (3rd one, 1st one saved my life from a crash, 2nd one sold due to moving country) has done a quarter of a million miles (250K), and it drives great, I have done multiple thousand kilometre trips and I don't particularly worry about a break down on the road.
And within the community there are drivers of the 9000, 900 etc with even higher mileage than me. We've had million mile Saabs too.
These are over-engineered cars that can take a LOT of abuse, but they do have trim fitting issues that comes with age. And they appreciate a good service rather than being neglected. (what car don't?)
Just look how many 9000 series are still on the road, compared to Alfa 164, Fiat Chroma, Lancia Thema (These 4 all shared the same chassis and some components, only the Saab was built to last the harsh winters). How many German/ Japanese cars from that era still runs?
Publications like Consumer report count ANY small items breaking as a negative, say a broken cup holder, I would rather have a properly over-engineered drivetrain and chassis AND safety features.
Saab invented the SAHR whiplash protection system, it was YEARS before the Japanese caught on the idea and advertised the hell out of it as if they came up with it.