The accord type r whilst a good car in its day, it's difficult to find one without rust especially in the sills and firewall. Engine can suffer with headgasket issues/high oil consumption, gearbox syncros reverse and 5th, input shaft bearing and clutch release bearing is another. Xenon light leveller etc
They're old cars now, and whilst I own a Japanese model of it, you really have to know what you're looking for with them. Otherwise they can be an endless headache.
I think the Saab would be the safer bet.