Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1996 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I replaced my brakes and rotors today. The mechanic wanted to show me the mess that they were. I looked at them and he pointed out how unusually destroyed the inside pads are. He said he rarely sees anything that bad. The horn works when it wants to. The key gets stuck in the ignition and some days I really have to work hard to get it out or get the steering wheel to release so I can turn the key. Also the exhaust system is just hanging on before the rust overruns it.
Brake pads and rotors failed due to rust and corrosion.