Over 6.5 million vehicles undergo periodic inspection in 2025
RIYADH — The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) revealed that it conducted periodic technical inspections on more than 6.5 million vehicles during 2025, an increase of approximately 500,000 vehicles compared to 2024. SASO stated receiving 37,690 reports concerning periodic technical inspection stations during the last year.The organization reported that 2025 witnessed…
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announced in 2025 that over 6.5 million vehicles underwent periodic technical inspections, marking a significant increase of around 500,000 vehicles from the previous year's figures. SASO received 37,690 reports related to periodic inspection stations nationwide throughout 2025.
The organization reported substantial growth in the vehicle inspection network, with new stations established in various cities including Al-Nabhania, Rafha, Sarat Abidah, Al-Zulfi, Bish, Duba, Shaqra, Al-Aflaj, Samtah, Al-Muzahamiya, Al-Khobar, Al-Muthnib, Afeef, and Madinah, along with the introduction of two express lanes in Dammam and Riyadh.
This expansion aimed to ensure that 85 percent of the Kingdom's population is within an 80-kilometer radius of a vehicle inspection service. SASO collaborated with six private sector partners to provide these essential services, and conducted 644 field inspections of inspection centers to verify compliance and address any safety concerns.
The organization also provided detailed technical reports to relevant authorities, implementing a smart oversight model through a system that monitored all inspection centers, tracked vehicles throughout the inspection process, and analyzed performance and compliance in real-time.
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