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Remember, folks don't write in saying that they have 180K and no problems.
I've never replaced a head gasket on a Saab, and I've run them well into the high 100's (162K). There are head gasket problems with the 2.1l cars (1990 time frame), and on the early turbos (1980 or so).
The tricks to keeping your head gasket original are simple: Change the coolant every 2-3 years, and don't overheat the engine. Make sure you replace the thermostat at the same time you change the coolant. Make sure your cooling fans work. Mostly, don't let the temperature gauge go into the red. Overheating will warp the head and blow the gasket.
If the car is running well, not pushing out any coolant or oil, not blowing white or blue smoke, you're fine. If you start using up (not leaking) coolant, or you see oil floating in the coolant reservoir, then start checking around, but there are reasons other than the head gasket that can do that.
140K is just past the break-in stage for a 2.0T engine. Don't sweat it.
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