Going for a bigger car next year....

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but next year we are looking to have sprog #2 once my Mrs gets her qualification certificate (September).

I've looked at the following motors. I'm not after much, as it's going to get battered by kids (the 306 is already suffering this fate...)
Vectra Diesel - bit dull-looking, but lots of car for your money
Saab 9-5 diesel - for the same reasons as above (same car basically? Am I wrong?)
Mondeo TDCi 130 - Does basically everything, DMF concerns me
Mazda6 TS 136 - lots of horror stories about; are the problems avoidable?

I'd rather have the snip than a Vectra to be honest!

Mondeo TDCi or Volvo V40/V50 for me.