RDW-approved APK station

Saab APK (MOT) in Rotterdam: € 50 or € 60

APK and servicing for your Saab, from the 9-3 and 9-5 to the classic 900, 96 and 99. Convertibles and the BioPower versions are welcome too. We only carry out a repair after you approve it. Our team speaks English.

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The short answer

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for your Saab costs € 50 for petrol, petrol hybrid and electric, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, including the particle counter test. The prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW.

If you combine the APK with a major service, the APK is free. You bring your Saab in Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am and we call you when it is ready. If a repair is needed, we tell you the cost first.

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Why have your Saab inspected at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. Our qualified inspectors check your Saab against the legal APK requirements. You know in advance what the inspection costs.

Saab went bankrupt at the end of 2011, but Saab drivers are loyal. There are still more than 18,000 Saab 9-3s on the road in the Netherlands. According to AM-online, original parts are still available through Orio, the former Saab parts company. We inspect and service your Saab with the right parts.

Do you drive a different make? Read more about the APK for all makes.

APK-keuring van een Saab in Rotterdam bij Autobedrijf Willemsbrug

Since 1979

Family business in Rotterdam

All models

Classic cars too

€ 50 or € 60

Free APK with a major service

Popular Saab models in the Netherlands

These are the most common Saab models in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can do the APK and the servicing on all of them.

Model Number in the Netherlands What we check
9-3 18,211 Brakes, suspension and rust on load-bearing parts.
9-5 4,714 Suspension, brakes and, on a diesel, the DPF.
900 1,837 Classic car: rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
96 1,030 Classic car: rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.
99 334 Classic car: rust on the floor and sills, brake pipes and the exhaust.

Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not counted), retrieved in October 2026. Is your model not listed? You are still welcome to bring it to us.

What do we check during the APK for your Saab?

The APK is the same legal inspection for every make: brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seat belts, emissions and the vehicle identification (VIN and number plate). On a Saab, there are a few points we look at with extra care, or that you as the owner can keep an eye on:

  • Parts: since Saab went bankrupt, Orio has supplied the original parts. Most service parts for the 9-3 and 9-5 are readily available. We look them up for you.
  • Turbo engines: most Saabs have a turbo engine. It needs good oil, changed in good time. At every service, we check for oil leaks and make sure the turbo is working properly.
  • Diesel with a DPF: on a 9-3 or 9-5 TiD with a factory-fitted DPF (diesel particulate filter), the particle counter test is part of the APK. A removed DPF means the car fails.
  • Classic Saabs: on a 900, 96 or 99, we pay extra attention to rust on the floor and the sills, the brake pipes and the exhaust. Different requirements sometimes apply to a classic car, for example for emissions.
Uitleesapparatuur bij de APK-keuring van een Saab
  • APK for all Saab models
  • RDW-approved APK station
  • No Saab dealer needed
  • Free APK with a major service

You bring your Saab in and we call you when it is ready

Book the APK for your Saab in good time

Servicing your Saab with us

We service your Saab following the manufacturer’s schedule, with oil and parts that suit your car. If you have an automatic gearbox, we advise you on changing the oil.

  • Following the Saab schedule: we use your registration number to look up which service your car needs, and we use parts and fluids that suit your car.
  • Manufacturer’s warranty: the manufacturer’s warranty on a Saab has expired. We record every service and you get an invoice listing all the work. This is also useful for the next owner.
  • Free APK with a major service: if you have the APK done at the same time as a major service, you pay nothing for the inspection.
  • Price in advance: call +31 10 479 00 00 and give us your registration number. We will tell you straight away what the service costs.

Read more about servicing your Saab, car servicing for all makes and the major service (in Dutch). You can also read more about flushing the Saab 9-3 automatic gearbox (in Dutch).

How much does the APK for your Saab cost?

Petrol, petrol hybrid or electric € 50
Diesel or diesel hybrid with a factory-fitted DPF € 60, including the compulsory particle counter test
Van (grey number plate) € 125. Read more about the APK for a van.
APK with a major service free
Not included repairs, parts and servicing. We discuss these with you first.

All prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW. You can pay by debit card or cash. You can find your APK expiry date with your registration number in the RDW Kentekencheck.

Frequently asked questions about the APK for your Saab

No need to click. All the answers are already open below.

Are parts still available for my Saab?

Yes. According to AM-online, Orio, the former Saab parts company, supplies original parts. Most service parts for the 9-3 and 9-5 are readily available. We use your registration number to look them up for you.

Where can I take my Saab now that there is no dealer any more?

At a garage for all makes, such as Autobedrijf Willemsbrug. We inspect and service your 9-3, 9-5 or classic Saab.

Do you also inspect a classic Saab 900 or 96?

Yes. We also inspect classic Saabs with a Dutch number plate. We pay extra attention to rust on the floor and the sills, the brake pipes and the exhaust.

How much does an APK for my Saab cost?

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK costs € 50 for a petrol Saab, a petrol hybrid or an electric Saab, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, including the particle counter test. With a major service, the APK is free. All prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW.

Do I need to wait during the APK for my Saab?

No. You bring your car in Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am and we call you when it is ready. The inspection itself usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. On Saturdays we are open for servicing and repairs, but not for the APK.

What happens if my Saab fails the APK?

We call you first. We tell you what the problem is, what the repair costs and whether there are any extra inspection costs. Once you approve, we repair the fault, inspect the car again and register the APK result with the RDW. If your Saab failed the APK somewhere else, we carry out a new APK after the repair at our normal rate.

Where are you based and where do your customers come from?

Our workshop is at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, close to Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip). Our customers come from all over Rotterdam, including Centrum, Kralingen-Crooswijk, Hillegersberg-Schiebroek, Delfshaven and IJsselmonde, and from Barendrecht, Ridderkerk, Schiedam, Capelle aan den IJssel and Delft. You can park for free in front of the garage if there is space.

What our customers say about our service

4.8 / 5 from 235 reviews.

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