How to Book Your Periodic Vehicle Inspection (Fahas) in Saudi Arabia
The periodic technical inspection, known to most residents as Fahas, is one of the checks your car needs to stay road-legal, and a valid inspection is required before you can renew your vehicle registration. Booking it is now done online through a unified platform covering all licensed inspection providers. This guide covers the booking steps, what to bring and what the official pages say about cost.
Quick answer
Go to the Periodic Vehicles Technical Inspection Unified Platform, create an account or log in with Nafath, enter your vehicle details, then choose an inspection location and time (my.gov.sa). On the day, the owner or an authorised person must attend with the vehicle registration card and their national ID or iqama. SASO lists its appointment booking service as free (SASO).
Key takeaways
- Platform: one unified booking platform for all licensed inspection entities.
- Login: a new account or Nafath.
- Booking result: listed as immediate.
- Booking cost: SASO lists the appointment service as free.
- SASO phone: 8001160000 (SASO).
What the unified platform is
The National Platform describes the Periodic Vehicles Technical Inspection Unified Platform as a way to book and manage periodic technical inspections at all licensed entities of Saudi specifications, electronically. It is listed under the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO).
In practice, that means one booking route regardless of which licensed centre you choose.
Step by step
Booking your inspection
1
Open the unified platform: from the National Platform or SASO service page.
2
Create an account or log in with Nafath: Nafath links the booking to your identity.
3
Enter your vehicle details: the platform retrieves its information.
4
Choose a location and time: pick the centre and slot that suit you.
5
Confirm the booking: SASO’s page lists “book, modify or cancel” as part of the same service.
If you have not used Nafath yet, set it up first. Approving requests is quick once you know the number-matching step.
What to bring on the day
The National Platform lists these requirements for the visit:
Inspection day
- The vehicle owner, or the person authorised, present in person
- The vehicle registration card (istimara)
- The national ID of the owner or authorised person, or the iqama for a foreign resident
- A vehicle driving licence, listed as a prerequisite
- Your booking confirmation
Tip
If someone else is taking your car in, make sure they are properly authorised for the vehicle first, and that they carry their own ID.
Cost: what the official pages say
SASO’s appointment booking page lists the service cost as free, and the National Platform shows a cost of zero for the booking platform. That refers to booking the appointment. The inspection itself may carry a charge at the centre, so check the amount shown during booking or at the centre rather than relying on figures you hear elsewhere.
| Booking the appointment | The inspection itself | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Unified online platform | The licensed centre you chose |
| Cost per official pages | Free | Check during booking or at the centre |
| Who attends | Online, by you | Owner or authorised person with documents |
Why it matters for your istimara
A valid periodic inspection is one of the requirements the National Platform lists for renewing vehicle registration on Absher, alongside valid insurance and paid violations (my.gov.sa). Book your inspection well before your registration is due so you are not caught in a last-week rush. Unpaid fines can also block renewals; see our guide to traffic fines and Saher.
Warning
Book only through the official unified platform or the SASO route. Ignore messages offering “guaranteed passes” or paid booking shortcuts.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I book Fahas?
On the Periodic Vehicles Technical Inspection Unified Platform, linked from the National Platform and SASO.
Can I log in with Nafath?
Yes. The National Platform says you can create a new account or log in via Nafath.
Does booking cost anything?
SASO lists its appointment booking service as free.
Who must bring the car?
The vehicle owner or the authorised person, with the registration card and their ID or iqama.
Last checked: 13 October 2026. Requirements and fees can change; confirm on the National Platform and SASO before booking. Infosaudia is an independent guide and is not affiliated with SASO or any government agency.
