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InspectCar inspector running an Autel MaxiSys MS909 OBD scan on a used car at the dashboard diagnostic port

OBD Scanner Report: 8-Point Diagnostic Code Check for UAE Used Cars

Every modern car logs every fault it has ever had, and most sellers clear those codes ten minutes before a viewing. A proper OBD scan does not just read the live faults; it reads the history that should still be there, the readiness monitors that prove a recent code-clear, and the freeze-frame data that exposes hidden issues. Here are the 8 OBD checkpoints we run on every InspectCar inspection using a dealer-grade Autel MaxiSys MS909.

·27 Apr 2026· min read

Inspector plugging OBD scanner cable into diagnostic port under steering column, laptop screen showing engine fault code list

Inspection Guide

Top Engine Issues Detected by OBD Scanner in UAE

The OBD scanner reads what the engine cannot say out loud. From misfires and oxygen sensor failures to evaporative emission leaks, these are the engine issues most commonly found in UAE inspections.

·21 Dec 2025· min read

Inspector plugging OBD-II scanner into port under steering column, blue LED glow illuminating footwell, bright UAE daylight through open door

Inspection Guide

OBD Scanner Report: What Fault Codes Tell You About a Used Car

A cleared dashboard means nothing. The OBD scanner reads what the seller erased — stored fault codes, active faults, and system-specific diagnostics that reveal the car's real condition.

·7 Nov 2025· min read