| What do you mean with "end life car"? I hope it does not mean actual life is over for this car. (English is not my best language...)
The life expectancy is not different between these models. Why should it be?
The M102 and M103 are very much alike, desigh wise.
If something, the M103 is more prone to head gasket problems and oil leakage, but the difference is small, I'd say. The newer M104 engine (not for 190E) is however a money eating monster. Head gaskets, engine harness and valve problems all over the place...
The only thing to consider regarding the M102, is to not buy a car with single row cam chain. Shift to duplex was in -88 on European cars, so go for the newer ones. But it is possible that also older cars have been rebuilt. Ask the owner!
/Alexander
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-90 SAAB 900i -16 (just passed 100.000km)
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