Two problems related to engine overheat have been reported for the 1996 Saturn SL1. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
About three weeks ago the engine overheated. The engine oil and coolant mixed together because the head gasket was cracked.
The engine oil and the antifreeze is mixing together in the vehicle. This causes the engine to overheat while driving. Had taken vehicle to dealership and was informed by the mechanic the engine cyclinder bead was cracked and needed to be repaired or replaced.