Replacing the cabin fan blower motor / interior fan on a Saab 9-3 NG

In this video, I'll be replacing the cabin fan blower motor of a Saab 9-3. I've seen people successfully using sewing machine oil to lubricate the bearings and get the assembly moving. It's worth a try, and as you still need to remove and then reinstall the motor this video should still help, but it did not work for me so I decided to replace it.
Note:
This is my first ever video, so there are a few things I know I could do better - and will do better - in a second video. Near the end, in the dark, my camera did not properly focus, and there are quite a few places where I could have given more information, or used the camera to show, rather than tell. Also, I learned it's not 'middle console' but 'centre console'. Oops.
Part numbers:
- Valeo interior blower
- Part number: 13250115
- EAN code: 3276426988063
Tools used:
- Torx 20 and 25 bits
- Bosch ratchet set
- Torx keys
- A broken bit screwdriver
Closing notes:
As much as I think that working on your car is both great fun and very cost-effective, any work you do on your car is at your own risk. Please work safely - I've been saved by good safety equipment more than once. Don't do stupid things - don't work under a car supported only by a jack, don't use sharp tools without protective gloves, and do get yourself a nice pair of safety goggles.

[@drummin2dabeat]

This is the best video for this I have found, hands down. There is no substitute for watching every step get done. One trick I found was to only use ratchet handled to loosen the 7 screws, then use ratchet bit w fingers to screw out the torx screws.

[@robinsongalaxie500]

Good job! Just found your page. I have a 2006 9-3 1.8T convertible. My motor squeaked and whined. It became so noisy it had to go…but I actually had the motor rewound and new bearings fitted by a local company who have been building and servicing electric motors for milk floats ( not sure you have early morning milk deliveries made by electric buggies in Netherlands?!) since 1948. It was a simple matter of removing my motor, dropping it off and a day later it had been rebuilt.
They charged me £50!
Wonderful to re-condition the original motor.
I’ve recently replaced the front struts, control arms and drop links including the top mounts and bearings. No more clunks. Rear anti roll bar bushes and links to do next which will hopefully cure the few knocks I can still feel.
Best of luck with your car!

[@MrOikono]

Thanks for the perfect video !

[@gabrielforbes3168]

Great video 😅 but i missed a lot looking at your usb aux 🔥🔥. Where’s it from??