We did not like the obstructed visibility rear in the 90. Got a great deal on a smaller V50 T-5. Had it four years now, and zero repair. Only regular maintenance. Great car, but our old SAABs get much better mileage. All are Turbos.
1999 9-5 v6 auto gets us 26 mpg. (Wagon)
2001 9-3 4cyl 5 speed stick gets us 31 mpg.
2011 Volvo T-5 auto gets us 21 mpg.
I haven’t bought a car since 1987. I too am a little surprised at the lack of visibility in modern cars. A rental agency recently gave me a Ford Flex (I was expecting an Edge) and I really liked it. It’s ugly only on the outside:)