Does a car in its ninth year require an annual inspection?
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A car in its ninth year does not require an annual inspection. Below are the relevant details: 1. Inspection schedule: According to national regulations, for non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once a year to once every two years. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, once a year; and after 15 years, every 6 months. 2. Inspection requirements: The inspection checks whether the vehicle's emissions meet standards and whether the driver has any traffic violation records during the period. Therefore, any traffic violations must be resolved before the inspection; otherwise, the vehicle will not pass. Additionally, the inspection includes checking for damaged lights, whether the vehicle's exterior matches its original condition, any changes to the suspension, as well as the sunroof, tires, etc. Excessive modifications to the vehicle should be avoided, as they may also prevent the vehicle from passing the inspection.