Vehicles to be Brought to the Inspection Stations
Vehicles of every kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are subject to systems and regulations of motor vehicle periodic technical inspection by concerned authority.
Motorcycle (2 wheels)
1-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Chassis condition
- Lights
- Tires
- Seats
- Mirrors
- Horn
- Steering System
2-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
1-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Taxi ID & roof sign for Taxi
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows
- Chassis condition
- Lights
- Tires
- Seat / Seat Belt / Head Restraint
- Fire Extinguisher
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
2-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
3-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
4-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension System
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
2-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
3-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
4-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows
- Chassis condition
- Lighting systems
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
- 40 main items are checked
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
Large Truck (+12 tons)
1-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows / Sun Roof
- Chassis condition
- Lighting systems
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Fire Extinguisher
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
2-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
3-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
4-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
Medium Truck (more than 3.5 tons and less than 12 tons)
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
2-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
3-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows / Sun Roof
- Chassis condition
- Lighting systems
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Fire Extinguisher
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
4-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
5-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
Small Truck (less than 3.5 tons)
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
2-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
3-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
4-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows / Sun Roof
- Chassis condition
- Lighting systems
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
Large Bus (+30 passengers)
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
2-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
3-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
4-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows / Sun Roof
- Chassis condition
- Lights
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
Medium Bus (15 to 30 Passengers)
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension System
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
2-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
3-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
4-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Door Handle / Windows / Sun Roof
- Chassis condition
- Lights
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Fire Extinguisher
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
Small Bus (10 to 15 Passengers)
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
- Exhaust cylinder and extensions
- Vehicle chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
2-Exhaust Gas Inspection
At this stage, percentage of exhaust gas emissions is checked to ensure that it conforms to the specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Gas Emission Test (Gasoline/Diesel)
3-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Wheel Alignment
- Brake Systems
4-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Door handles / Windows / Sun Roof
- Chassis condition
- Lights
- Tires
- Seats / Seat belt
- Fire Extinguisher
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering System
5-Headlights Test
At this stage, intensity of the headlights in all directions is checked to ensure that it conforms to specifications and standards required of concerned authorities.
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of vehicles is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
- Brake piping extensions and connections
2-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Brake Systems
3-External Inspection
At this stage, vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Chassis condition
1-Undercarriage Inspection
At this stage, lower part of a heavy vehicle is visually checked by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Steering system
- Suspension systems
2-Brakes and Tires Inspection
At this stage, wheels (levers) alignment and the brake system are automatically checked to ensure that they conform to specifications and standards required by concerned authorities.
- Brake Systems
3-External Inspection
At this stage, heavy vehicle's data (plate number, color, and chassis number) is checked and matched with vehicle license. Approximately 40% of the vehicle's parts are theoretically inspected by specialized inspectors to ensure safety of the following points:
- Plates
- Bumper
- Chassis condition
Required Documents for Vehicle Inspection
When bringing your vehicle for periodic inspection at MVPI Stations, please submit the following documents:
The Vehicle Registration
The Traffic Printout
The original customs card for imported vehicles