I just did a brake job on a L series with the 4 banger (2.2L). It had a little over 79K on it and this was the first front brake job, all I did was turn the rotors and put on some fresh pads and blead the fluid.
Saturn still to this day has one of the most safest and stable records out there.
Please get your facts straight.
That and the L series is about to get a whole makeover. It will share a platform with the next Grand-Am and Saab.
I have worked on a lot of saturns and even advised people to choose them over other cars to buy.
Saturn is not a flashie Corvette or Firdbird, but is stable, safe, and priced well for its market.