The VAUXHALL SIGNUM (2003-08) is a large, five-door hatchback with the space and comfort of a family car, but a less conventional shape than a saloon or estate. It sat above Vauxhall’s mainstream hatchbacks in the UK range, offering a roomy alternative to executive models such as the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 1,712 checks covering 902 different VINs, a useful sample of cars shoppers have researched. Its generous rear passenger space and flexible cabin make it well suited to families, longer-distance drivers and people who regularly carry adults or luggage. It is less at home in tight city streets than a small hatchback, and its size may feel cumbersome for new drivers. Unlike rivals, the Signum prioritises passenger comfort and individuality over estate-car practicality. Checks show mileage of 121,000 and five previous keepers; at a valuation averaging £700, condition and history deserve close attention.