Mountaineer 2008 in UAE
 

I am thinking of buying a 2008 Mountaineer to use while we are in UAE.
Fuel costs are not a problem here but safety is due to standard of driving.
What should I check before buying? It's quite cheap as are most cars here due to no tax being applied.
Obviously I want to avoid maintenance and repair costs are spare parts are expensive in UAE for US and European cars.
Any advice greatly appreciated even if it's don't buy !