Thanks for the replies. I'd love to pass it off to someone who wants to fix it up, but I believe I would have to declare it non-op to sell without evidence of current smog certificate, so that's my dilemma.

Thanks for the sound advice - much appreciated.

I have a 97 850 GLT wagon. It drives really well and has been a great car. Mileage is around 180K. I'd like to sell it, but the check engine light is on and getting it smogged is proving to be difficult. The code P0455 keeps coming up. Smoke test revealed no leaks and I replaced the gas cap ...