It was the 95 & 96's that had head cracking problems single cam motors only{changeover year on engines, affected about 1% of vehicles built}. Oil burning due to stuck oil rings{cheaply fixed, dealer has a TSB on this}was common on all pre-99 Saturns. Check to make sure the fluid changes were done on the transaxle, these particular models had a habit of warping the valve bodies if the owner didn't keep up with the maintenance & they got overheated. When you take it for a test drive check to make sure the car doesn't delay engaging reverse. If it does bring this issue up with salesperson, you may be able to get a discount on the car. Not a serious problem that can be repaired, but one that will require a repair at a later date. To be a honest though in my area that's downright expensive, they're selling for between $4500-5000. My 2001 SL sold for $8000 through Moncton Saturn{they gave me $6000 on a trade}, that was a base 5spd & am/fm radio, 55,000kms.
